Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 1998 15:16:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
Subject:      Westie w/ sagging rearend
Comments: To: "Vanagon@VANAGON.COM" <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
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Hey Volks
    My 85 Westie has a rear problem with a sagging rearend.  It looks
like the van is driving up a hill all the time.  Finding the right
camping spot can be a problem because it has to have just the right
grade to compensate for the sag to keep the fridge level.

The way I see it there are a few solutions:
    1. buy new springs, best solution but to expensive for my budget at
this time.
    2. Install spacers under the springs to increase ride height (where
do I buy the spacers?)
    3. Install new shocks with helper springs to increse ride height
    4. Install air bags in the springs
    5. Have the springs reworked to original specs (Where? and How
much?)

I'm looking for suggestions o how to solve this problem.  Thank you in
advance for your time.

Later,
Stephen Davis
85 Westie Auto